Day 1: Arrival in Bodh Gaya
- Morning: Arrive at Gaya Airport or Gaya Railway Station. Check-in to your hotel in Bodh Gaya.
- Afternoon: Visit the Mahabodhi Temple Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the sacred Bodhi Tree where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.
- Evening: Explore the local markets and try some authentic Bihar cuisine.
- Overnight: Stay in Bodh Gaya.
Day 2: Bodh Gaya Sightseeing
- Morning: Visit the Great Buddha Statue, Tibetan Monastery, and Sujata Temple.
- Afternoon: Explore the local attractions like the Dungeshwari Cave Temples and various monasteries.
- Evening: Attend the evening prayer ceremonies at Mahabodhi Temple.
- Overnight: Stay in Bodh Gaya.
Day 3: Bodh Gaya to Rajgir
- Morning: Check-out from your hotel in Bodh Gaya and drive to Rajgir (approximately 80 km, 2 hours).
- Afternoon: Check-in to your hotel in Rajgir and visit the Griddhakuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak) and the Naulakha Temple.
- Evening: Explore the local markets in Rajgir.
- Overnight: Stay in Rajgir.
Day 4: Rajgir Sightseeing
- Morning: Visit the Vishwa Shanti Stupa and Bimbisara Jail.
- Afternoon: Explore the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University (about 12 km from Rajgir) and the Nalanda Archaeological Museum.
- Evening: Return to Rajgir and relax.
- Overnight: Stay in Rajgir.
Day 5: Rajgir to Vaishali
- Morning: Check-out from your hotel in Rajgir and drive to Vaishali (approximately 115 km, 3 hours).
- Afternoon: Visit the Ashokan Pillar and the Ananda Stupa in Vaishali.
- Evening: Explore the local attractions and culture.
- Overnight: Stay in Vaishali.
Day 6: Vaishali to Patna
- Morning: Check-out from your hotel in Vaishali and drive to Patna (approximately 65 km, 2 hours).
- Afternoon: Visit the Golghar, Patna Museum, and Kumhrar Archaeological Park in Patna.
- Evening: Explore local markets and enjoy Patna’s cuisine.
- Overnight: Stay in Patna.
Day 7: Patna Sightseeing
- Morning: Visit the historic Harmandir Sahib (Patna Sahib), a Sikh pilgrimage site.
- Afternoon: Explore the Bihar Museum, Agam Kuan, and Patna Planetarium.
- Evening: Visit the Gandhi Maidan and relax by the Ganges River.
- Overnight: Stay in Patna.
Day 8: Departure from Patna
- Morning: Depending on your departure time, you can visit any remaining attractions or do some last-minute shopping.
- Afternoon: Check-out from your hotel and depart from Patna via Patna Airport or Railway Station.